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Ymca Summer Club At Grassy Plain

Summer Club At Grassy Plain

Is your child ready for the BEST SUMMER EVER?

At Grassy Plain Summer Club, summer is the time for ADVENTURE, EXPLORATION and FUN! Our FABulous program centers on three areas proven to impact kids’ development: Friendship, Accomplishment and Belonging.

Our highly trained staff helps campers’ ages 5-12 realize that the Y is a place where they belong and can be themselves while trying new things, building new skills and making new friends. Campers are encouraged to pursue their interests through daily activities and theme weeks culminating with: an in-house special enrichment program or an inflatable amusement such as the ever-popular 18’ water slide. There are opportunities to connect with nature and spend time outside being physically active participating in experiences that influence lifelong healthy habits and also opportunities to keep skills fresh all summer long with fun, engaging literacy and math activities. There are opportunities to foster campers’ creative abilities such as Art, Drama and Writing and ones to inspire wonder and ignite creativity through weekly STEAM projects. But most importantly, there are opportunities to reconnect with the simple joys of being a kid: Swimming, Laughing, Singing, Dancing, Crafting, Discovering, Swinging, Sliding, Hiking, Playing and more!

At Grassy Plain Summer Club, the recreational and educational activities offered daily nurture the potential in every camper, building self–esteem, leadership skills, lasting friendships and treasured memories. Be a part of our community! Sign up for one week or all of them; either way your child will have THE BEST SUMMER EVER!

To register, download and complete the registration packet and call or bring forms into the office to verify availability of Camp weeks of your choice.

REGISTRATION DATES FOR SUMMER CLUB

February 5, 2024    Priority registration for children currently enrolled in any program at the Y.

March 4, 2024        Registration for all new campers.

Summer Club Contact at Grassy Plain:

Debbie D’Ostillio
Camp Director
 203.744.4890 
 ddostilio@regionalymca.org

Daily Schedule

The structured camp day runs from 7:30am – 5:30pm.  Campers will follow a daily schedule of activity blocks with their peers in their camp group.

Features

  • State Licensed year round Center equipped with air conditioning
  • Spacious classrooms/Two large playgrounds & large field
  • Gardening Program
  • Fun Camp Days like a Jell-O Eating Contest, Dress-up Days & every Friday is Camper of the Week!
  • Focus on fitness/nutrition
  • Literacy and math games/activities
  • Engaging STEAM projects
  • Arts and crafts

Fees

$40 Registration Fee

The weekly fees for camp are as follows

Regular Day Camp: $295 (week 3 Closed July 4th $236)

For your convenience the YMCA accepts Master Cards, Discover, Amex, Visa, and debit cards

Due at the time of registration

  • $295 deposit which will be applied for your last week of camp
  • $40 registration fee

You can register in person at our facility at 57 Grassy Plain Street in Bethel anytime.

Convenient, downloadable registration forms can be found on this site. You will also need a current physical on the State of Connecticut blue form.

Kids at Summer Club at Grassy Plain

Theme Weeks

Week 1:   6/17     Welcome Back to Camp Week – Welcome back campers! Make some new friends and reconnect with old! 

Week 2:   6/24     Game Show Mania! – Let’s Make a Deal, Family Feud, Debbiegories, and Minute to Win It! A week of game shows and fun. 

Week 3:   7/01    Color Wars – Our most anticipated week of fun! Campers decorate their room to win the coveted prize. 

Week 4:   7/8      Splashtacular – All things water this week, including the water slide! Bring your bathing suit.

Week 5:   7/15    Symphony of the 5 Senses – Come explore your senses. Taste test, Can you guess that sound?, Touch Box and more! 

Week 6:   7/22     Ultimate Survivor – The immunity is up for grabs! Campers will compete in a variety of challenges to win prizes. Don’t forget the
gross food challenge! 

Week 7:   7/29     Cooking Wars – Campers will be given the same set of ingredients and BAM! What can they make? A distinguished panel of
judges will decide which recipe is best.

Week 8:   8/05    Mad Science – Our annual egg drop and daily STEAM experiments will engage our young scientists. Which eggs will survive the
fall? 

Week 9:   8/12     Camp’s Got Talent – Campers will spend the week honing their talents. Families are invited to our end of the year talent show! 

Camp Guide
Kids at Summer Club at Grassy Plain

Summer Club Contact at Grassy Plain:

Debbie D’Ostillio
School Age Care Director
 203.744.4890 x 109
 ddostilio@regionalymca.org